MAFS' Lucinda Light reveals sweet act to support Katie Johnson: 'Queen'

Married At First Sight viewers have rallied around Katie Johnson following her disastrous wedding to Tim Gromie, including one of the show’s most memorable participants. Lucinda Light, who was a fan favourite on last year’s season, encouraged fans to support the 2025 bride after Tim repeatedly turned down her advances and told producers that he had “no attraction” to her.

Taking to social media on Wednesday evening, Lucinda described Katie as “divine” and “radiant” and said she understood how she felt after having a similar experience on the show. She also told her followers that she’s invited Katie to appear as a guest at her upcoming live show in Brisbane.

“Brisbane friends, if you’re coming to my show this Saturday night, you’re in for a special treat - Katie will be there, along with other MAFS friends,” she wrote. “Let’s come together as a community and wrap this exquisite human in love and support. I want her to truly feel us standing behind her in solidarity.

“This experiment demands immense courage and vulnerability, and last night, my heart shattered for her. She deserves so much more! What a queen!”

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While fans took to the comments to criticise MAFS producers for pairing Katie with Tim, many people said they were relieved to hear that she has Lucinda’s support.

“I’m so glad she has you to guide her through,” one person wrote, while another added, “Wonderful that you two have connected”.

“Last night I so wished you were on this series to support Katie, it was so hard to watch, but there are big and wonderful things waiting for her, she did not deserve what she got!” someone else shared.

Tim 'wants nothing to do with the show'

Fans noticed after the 2025 cast was announced that Tim’s cast photo looked remarkably different to his co-stars', suggesting that he chose not to participate in the official press photo day and has distanced himself from the series.

An insider tells Yahoo Lifestyle that Tim is “refusing to do interviews” about his time on MAFS and wants “nothing to do with the show”.

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“Tim is really fearful the show is going to affect his employment as a primary school teacher, that's why he's deleted all socials, is refusing to do interviews and wants nothing to do with it,” they share.

“He feels he was stitched up from the start and is now just trying to get through it with minimal damage to his career and reputation.”

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